Memoir of REV. Semour W. Adams

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1866. Excerpt: ... INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. In presenting to the public the biography or memoir of any individual, some definite object should be had in view, beyond the mere rescuing of a name from oblivion. There should be an aim.to instruct and benefit others. The object of rescuing the name of a deceased friend from forgetfulness, may be the result of either affection or pride, but to have in view the benefit and instruction of others, is quite a different matter. While the former object may be incidental, how much should the pleasure be enhanced by the thought, that, by the example of a life many may be prompted to enter upon a career of industry, virtue.and usefulness. Such, it is believed, will be the certain tendency of these pages. Comparatively little of what the subject of this Memoir said or did will be given in detail, but sufficient will be furnished to set forth his true character, the principles by which he was actuated, and the.success attained. The leading object will be, to induce those who may read this work, to imitate the example of the deceased Pastor, by placing themselves early and immediately, upon the foundation of virtue and religion, and from it iiever to swerve, ' however much the tide of iniquity may drift about, and the storms of temptation sweep around. The remembrance of a noble, Christian life should be perpetuated. That such was the life of our deceased friend, is acknowledged by all who knew him well. The principal feature of this Memoir will be, to present the character of the Late Pastor, as a Christian minister. In this respect it is believed the subject will be peculiarly inviting. When it is conceded that one possesses great powers and brilliancy, and to these are added the advantages of the highest culture, it is not strange that ...